Application Deadline

The PhD program in Economics only accepts applications for the fall term. The deadline is February 15 of each year.

Application Fee

A nonrefundable application fee of $50 is required for each application submitted. Applicants can pay by credit card online.

Application Submission

All applicants should apply online. Send all supporting materials to the Andrew Young School of Policy Studies, Office of Academic Assistance:

Regular mail should be delivered to our P.O. Box below and Courier packages should be sent to our street address:

Only applications completed by the Feb. 15 deadline will be reviewed for admission.

Application Requirements

A completed application includes:

1. A submitted online application.
2. Payment of the $50 application fee online.
3. Two copies of official academic transcripts, in sealed envelopes, from each post secondary institution attended regardless of where your final degree(s) were received. Transcripts are required from each institution you attended, regardless of the length of time you attended, your status, or whether the grades are listed on another institution's transcript. This would include community colleges, study abroad programs and AP credit. If you received college level credit, a transcript should be submitted for review.
4. Statement of Interest: Applicants to the doctoral degree programs must submit a typed statement of interest covering personal and professional goals as they relate to the degree program sought.  The Statement of Interest, limited to two pages, should discuss your reasons for applying to the doctoral program, your expectations for completion of the coursework and dissertation, and prospective employment. Also include special circumstances, if any, or other information not covered in the application you believe would be helpful in evaluating your application.   
5. Biographical Statement:  Applicants to the doctoral degree programs must submit a typed biographical statement covering personal and professional goals as they relate to the degree program sought.   The Biographical Statement, including biographical information and defining how you have prepared yourself for doctoral study, should be limited to two pages. 
6. Three letters of recommendation submitted through the online application.
7. Official scores on the Graduate Record Examination (GRE).
8. International applicants may also be required to submit official scores on the TOEFL and Georgia State University's International Applicant Immigration Form.

Admission Contact

Graduate Admissions
Office of Academic Assistance
E-mail: GradAYS@gsu.edu
Phone: (404) 413-0021